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Interpretation of French Art Song (MUSI30259)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank) and Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
Availability | April - Online Semester 2 - On Campus |
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This subject will enable students to develop their interpretation and understanding of 19th-20th century French art song through in-depth work on diction, style and performance in both aesthetical and practical terms. Students will study the vocal, stylistic and linguistic characteristic of their allocated repertoire culminating in a short performance. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of text and music and their interrelation. Issues of French pronunciation will be addressed through use of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
Intended learning outcomes
- An in-depth knowledge of interpretative styles of 19th-20th century French art song through the correct use of diction, inflexion and linguistic background of the French language
- An understanding of the influence of poetic rhythm and the fluid quality of French prosody on the melodic shape of French art song
- An improved legato and purity of tone through a practical knowledge of French pronunciation for singers with emphasis on harmonic vocalization and vowel-consonant flow
- An increased ability to pronounce foreign words with emphasis on French by an acquired proficiency in the use of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Generic skills
- Demonstrate skills in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes.
- Demonstrate analytical skills in decision-making for future learning.
- Demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
- Apply time management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Some knowledge of French is recommended.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Two written assignments
| Second half of the teaching period | 40% |
Preparation and participation throughout the semester and in-class performance of 2 or more songs, to be chosen in consultation with lecturer.
| End of the teaching period | 50% |
Class participation is on going. | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- April - Online
Coordinator Andrea Katz Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 2 two-hour workshops each week Total time commitment 80 hours Teaching period 27 April 2020 to 5 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 5 May 2020 Census date 15 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 30 June 2020 - Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Linda Barcan Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 1 two-hour workshop each week Total time commitment 80 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022